Dipterocarpus littoralis
Dipterocarpus littoralis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dipterocarpus littoralis, scientifically known as Dipterocarpus littoralis, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Found primarily in coastal tropical regions, it possesses unique bioactive compounds. Researchers study its diverse pharmacological potential, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, aiming to develop new natural therapeutic treatments.
- Family
- Dipterocarpaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dipterocarpus littoralisSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales. Finally, it is situated in the family Dipterocarpaceae under the genus Dipterocarpus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus | Dipterocarpus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is a specific medicinal species found within the vast Malesian botanical region. Its documented occurrence is primarily concentrated on the island of Jawa. Within this specific Indonesian territory, it thrives in local ecosystems that support its growth. This limited distribution pattern highlights its importance to the regional flora of the Malesian zone. Consequently, understanding its presence in Jawa is essential for studying its natural habitat.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Malesia | Jawa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Dipterocarpus littoralis has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidiabetic
- Heliyon
Antioxidant
- Heliyon
Antiplasmodial
- Heliyon
Conditions
Dipterocarpus littoralis has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include diarrhea, malaria.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Malaria | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Diarrhea
- Heliyon
Malaria
- Heliyon